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OVERVIEW
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
California State University Long Beach is a public, comprehensive university. Founded as a state college in 1949, it gained university
status in 1972. Its 322-acre campus is located 25 miles from Los Angeles.
Web Site
www.csulb.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
31,523
Women
17,793 (56.4%)
Men
13,730 (43.6%)
Graduate Students
5,286
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
36% of 56,357 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
November 30
Average GPA
3.52
SAT Math
524 average
460-590 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
501 average
440-560 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
Not reported
ACT Composite
22 average
19-24 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Academic GPA
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $22,932
Out-of-state: $34,092
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $6,452
Out-of-state: $17,612
Room and Board
$11,880
Average Percent of Need Met
80%
Average Freshman Award
$12,567
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$16,579
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
920
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 3% of classes
10-19 students: 19% of classes
20-29 students: 32% of classes
30-39 students: 24% of classes
40-49 students: 12% of classes
50-99 students: 6% of classes
Over 100 students: 5% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Long Beach Population
467,892
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
36% of freshmen, 8% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
49ers
Sororities
5% of women participate
Fraternities
7% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
24.5% Asian
4.0% Black/African-American
40.3% Hispanic/Latino
4.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
21.2% White
4.2% Unknown
International Students
6.1% from 90 countries
First-Year Students Returning
90.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
14.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I
or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
1
History
1
Academic Electives
1
Recommended
Units
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
January 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: No policy as of now
ACT: No policy as of now
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
City, State, Zip
Long Beach, CA 90840
Phone
(562) 985-5471
Fax
E-mail
eslb@csulb.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
November 30
Application Fee
$55
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission
No set date
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications not accepted
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
No
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ADMISSION
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
Not required
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
X
Academic GPA
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
36% of 56,357 applicants were admitted
Women
37% of 33,512 applicants were admitted
Men
35% of 22,845 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
6,003 (30%) of 20,326 admitted students enrolled
Women
3,458 (28%) of 12,372 admitted students enrolled
Men
2,545 (32%) of 7,954 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
524 average
460-590 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3%
Score of 600 - 700
24%
Score of 500 - 600
42%
Score of 400 - 500
26%
Score of 300 - 400
5%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
501 average
440-560 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
3.52
3.75 and Above
29%
3.50 - 3.74
27%
3.25 - 3.49
21%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
7%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
22 average
19-24 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
15%
Score of 30 - 36
4%
Score of 500 - 600
43%
Score of 24 - 29
38%
Score of 400 - 500
34%
Score of 18 - 23
44%
Score of 300 - 400
7%
Score of 12 - 17
13%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
0%
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top quarter: 82%
Top half: 100%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $22,932
Out-of-state: $34,092
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $6,452
Out-of-state: $17,612
Room and Board
$11,880
Books and Supplies
$1,828
Other Expenses
$2,772
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 2
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning April
1
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 001139
Free
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
3,811 (88.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Need
3,081 (80.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
3,000 (97.4%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
2,259 (75.3%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
80%
Average Award
$12,567
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,476 (82.5%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$7,786
Need-Based
Self-Help
Merit-Based Gift
Merit-Based Gift
Financial Aid Applicants
22,097 (84.6%) of
undergraduates
Found to Have Need
20,042 (76.7%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
18,910 (94.4%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
9,087 (48.1%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
83%
Average Award
$13,662
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,174 (72.5%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$2,970
Received by 15,981 (84.5%) of
aid recipients, average amount
$6,538
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 753 (25.1%) of aid
recipients
Received by 15,745 (83.3%) of
aid recipients, average amount
$3,702
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 4,839 (25.6%) of aid
recipients
486 (11.2%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $1,847
Merit-Based Gift
2,113 (8.1%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $2,356
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MONEY
MATTERS
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
43%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$16,579
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic
scholarships, State scholarships, Leadership scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
Not reported
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MATTERS
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Acting
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space
Engineering
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Apparel and Textiles, General
Applied Mathematics, General
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art Teacher Education
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Ecology
Economics, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical, Electronic and Communications
Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
English Language and Literature, General
Art/Art Studies, General
Asian Studies/Civilization
Asian-American Studies
Athletic Training/Trainer
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Environmental Engineering
Technology/Environmental Technology
Environmental Science
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences,
General
Audiology/Audiologist
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language
Pathology/Pathologist
Biochemistry
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Broadcast Journalism
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and
Inspection, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry, General
Child Development
Chinese Language and Literature
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Civil Engineering, General
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and
Linguistics, Other
Commercial and Advertising Art
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Comparative Literature
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Dietetics/Dietitian
Directing and Theatrical Production
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences,
Other
Fashion Merchandising
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Finance, General
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geology/Earth Science, General
German Language and Literature
Graphic Design
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences,
Other
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and MexicanAmerican/Chicano Studies
History, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel
Administration, General
Illustration
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Technology/Technician
Industrial and Product Design
Interior Design
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Management Information Systems, General
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Materials Engineering
Mathematics Teacher Education
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical
Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation
Therapist
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Microbiology, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Ocean Engineering
Operations Management and Supervision
Painting
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Philosophy
Photography
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Political Science and Government, General
Printmaking
Psychology, General
Public Health Education and Promotion
Public Health, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Radio and Television
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Religion/Religious Studies
Rhetoric and Composition
Sculpture
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Statistics, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
Voice and Opera
Women's Studies
Zoology/Animal Biology
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Social sciences,
Communication/journalism, Visual and performing arts, Health
professions and related sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher
certification, Internships, Washington semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Not reported
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
920
Part-Time Faculty
1,070
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
87%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 3% of classes
10-19 students: 19% of classes
20-29 students: 32% of classes
30-39 students: 24% of classes
40-49 students: 12% of classes
50-99 students: 6% of classes
Over 100 students: 5% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 33% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 46% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
3,580,907
Computing
Computer Ownership
Not reported
Computers Available on Campus
2000
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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ACADEMICS
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science,
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Music, Master of Science in
Engineering, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts,
Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Public Health
Master's Programs of Study
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
African Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Applied Statistics
Art Education
Art History
Art/Fine Arts
Asian Studies
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Emergency Management
Engineering Management
English
English as a Second Language
Ergonomics and Human Factors
Exercise and Sports Science
Family and Consumer Sciences-General
Food Science and Technology
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Microbiology
Music
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Nursing--General
Nutrition
Philosophy
Physical Education
Asian-American Studies
Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
French
Geography
Geology
Geophysics
Physics
Political Science
Psychology--General
Public Administration
Business Administration and Management--General
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
German
Gerontology
Health Education
Health Services Management and Hospital
Administration
Public Policy
Recreation and Park Management
Religion
Science Education
Communication Disorders
Communication--General
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Consumer Economics
Counselor Education
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Dance
Economics
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Psychology
Higher Education
History
Hospitality Management
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Kinesiology and Movement Studies
Latin American Studies
Leisure Studies
Linguistics
Logistics
Marriage and Family Therapy
Mathematics
Secondary Education
Social Work
Spanish
Special Education
Sport Psychology
Sports Management
Student Affairs
Theater
Western European Studies
Writing
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctoral Programs of Study
Applied Mathematics
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Engineering Management
Mechanical Engineering
Nursing--General
Physical Therapy
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Long Beach Population
467,892
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Los Angeles
Environment
Large city
Campus Size
320 acres
Weather
Temperature
44.9 average low in January, 82.1
average high in September
Rain
35 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Nearest Airport
Long Beach
Nearest Bus Station
6 mile(s) from campus in Long
Beach
Nearest Train Station
15 mile(s) from campus in Santa
Ana
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms
Students in College Housing
36% of freshmen, 8% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
92%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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CAMPUS
LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
49ers
School Colors
Black and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Offered
Scholarships Given
Basketball
x
x
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
x
x
Golf
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
x
Tennis
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
x
x
Water Polo
x
x
x
x
x
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
archery, badminton, bowling, crew, fencing, sailing, skiing (downhill)
Men's Club Sports
archery, badminton, bowling, crew, fencing, rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), soccer, table tennis
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, gymnastics, racquetball, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles,
music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society,
symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Sororities
5% of women participate
Fraternities
7% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
31,523
Women
17,793 (56.4%)
Men
13,730 (43.6%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
27,174
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
24.5% Asian
4.0% Black/African-American
40.3% Hispanic/Latino
4.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
21.2% White
4.2% Unknown
International Students
6.1% from 90 countries
Average Age
23
All Graduate Students
5,286
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
90.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
14.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
47.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
65.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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